Current evidence on the adoption of indicator condition guided testing for HIV in western countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indicator condition (IC) guided testing for HIV is an effective way to identify undiagnosed people living with HIV, but studies suggest its implementation is lacking. This systematic review provides an overview of the adoption of IC-guided testing in Western countries.

Methods

Seven ICs were selected: tuberculosis (TB), malignant lymphoma, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, cervical/vulvar carcinoma/intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2+ (CC/CIN2+, VC/VIN2+), and peripheral neuropathy (PN). Embase and Ovid MEDLINE were searched up to November 20th, 2020. Publications of all types, using data from ≥2009, reporting on HIV test ratios in patients ≥18 years in all settings in Western countries were eligible. HIV test ratios and positivity were reported per IC. A random effects-mod

SUBMITTER: Bogers SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8129933 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature